JERILYN CHILDERS
Elko
Summary
Professional and dedicated registered nurse and MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner student with anticipated graduation date of November 15, 2026, with fifteen years of healthcare experience in women’s health settings, labor and delivery nursing, and perioperative nursing. Skilled in providing patient-centered care and managing various needs of perinatal and women’s health. Committed to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice, providing strong clinical judgment, and a holistic approach to patient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Women’s Healthcare, Warner Robins, GA
Women’s Healthcare
Warner Robins, GA
01.2025 - 05.2026
- Prenatal/Triage Office Nurse
- Completed intake interviews for new OB patients, scheduling first in-person office visits and ultrasounds to ensure timely care.
- Triage phone calls to advise patients on various pregnancy concerns and needs.
- Facilitate patient referrals to higher levels of specialized care.
- Managed patient records for smooth transitions during transfers into and out of the practice, ensuring continuity of care.
- Completing and interpreting NST testing for patients 28-41 weeks’ gestation as ordered for various prenatal needs (GDM, GHTN, IUGR, etc).
- Proficient in eClinical Works EMR
Registered Nurse, Houston Healthcare, Warner Robins, GA
Houston Healthcare
Warner Robins, GA
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Labor & Delivery Nurse, Women's Center Triage Nurse
- Care for maternal patients, assessing individual needs to form a plan of care with the on-call physician/midwife.
- Advocate for patients by communicating care preferences to providers, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Confer with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamline medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple co-morbidities.
- Assist in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Identified changes in patient condition through thorough assessments, promptly notifying physicians and initiating interventions.
- Facilitate patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Skillfully manage challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Participating in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administer medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Coordinated comprehensive patient care from the moment of admission until discharge, focusing on effective treatment and recovery.
- Provide direct patient care, stabilize patients, and determine next course of action.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, Colquitt Regional Medical Center, Moultrie, GA
Colquitt Regional Medical Center
Moultrie, GA
10.2018 - 01.2023
- Labor and Delivery Nurse, MIU triage nurse
- Circulated c-sections in operating room, ensuring safety and efficiency during procedures.
- Determined maternal/fetal indications for c-sections or imminent delivery, contributing to timely and appropriate care.
- Assume role of First Assist to MD’s when other surgical staff is unavailable
- Determine maternal/fetal indication for c-sections or imminent delivery.
- Oversee the labor and induction process.
Registered Nurse
Colquitt Regional Medical Center
Moultrie, GA
03.2013 - 10.2018
- Operating Room, Circulator
- Assist anesthesia providers with induction/emergence of anesthesia.
- Circulate orthopedic, gynecology, general, ENT, plastics and urology cases.
- Obtained my CNOR in 2017 and have continued to meet criteria for renewal.
- Accepted a position as a “late stay” circulator and oversaw the needs of the OR after 2:30 PM; hours were M-F, 9 AM-5:30 PM.
Registered Nurse
Archbold Memorial Hospital
02.2012 - 03.2013
- Med-Surg nurse on Ortho/Neuro floor
- Managed pre and post-operative care for orthopedic and neuro patients, ensuring safe recovery and comfort.
- Familiar with pain management/drug administration status post op (i.e. oral, Iv, and PCA medications)
- Preform admission and discharge duties for patients.
- Monitored patients for post-operative infections through dressing changes and foley catheter care, promoting timely intervention.
- Facilitated early ambulation for patients post-physical therapy clearance, enhancing mobility and recovery.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
11-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
11-2019
Associates of Science - Nursing
Southwest Georgia Technical College
Thomasville, GA12-2011
High School Diploma -
Colquitt County High School
Moultrie05-2008
Skills
- Organizational skills
- I’m a focused and fast learner
- Teamwork makes the “dream work” Working alongside good co-workers is vital to the flow of the workday
- Motivated to learn; I am eager to become confident in performing procedures indicated for patient care
- Able to navigate new workplace computer software when needed; familiar with ECW
- Trained as a “superuser” for a new computer charting system at previous place of work during hospital wide conversion
Accomplishments
Licenses & Certifications
· Registered Nurse—Georgia, expires January 2028, License # RN219788
· BLS for Healthcare Providers, expires June 2027
· NRP for Neonatal Healthcare Providers, expires May 2027
· ACLS Provider Certification, expires May 2027
· CNOR Certification for Perioperative Nurses, expires 12/2027
Certification
Registered Nurse—Georgia, expires January 2028, License # RN219788, BLS for Healthcare Providers, expires June 2027, NRP for Neonatal Healthcare Providers, expires May 2027, ACLS Provider Certification, expires May 2027, CNOR Certification for Perioperative Nurses, expires 12/2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Women’s Healthcare, Warner Robins, GA
Women’s Healthcare
01.2025 - 05.2026
Registered Nurse, Houston Healthcare, Warner Robins, GA
Houston Healthcare
01.2023 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse, Colquitt Regional Medical Center, Moultrie, GA
Colquitt Regional Medical Center
10.2018 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Colquitt Regional Medical Center
03.2013 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse
Archbold Memorial Hospital
02.2012 - 03.2013
Associates of Science - Nursing
Southwest Georgia Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Master of Science - Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
High School Diploma -
Colquitt County High School
Clinical Experience
- CareConnect Convenient Care-Student FNP
- Perry, GA—9/2026-10/2026: 160 direct, in-person patient care hours to be completed by 11/1/2026.
- Adult, geriatric, pediatric, and women’s health care
- Women’s Healthcare-Student FNP
- Bonaire, GA—5/2026-7/2026: 40 direct, in-person patient care hours completed
- Gynecological and obstetric care
- Houston County Department of Public Health—Student FNP
- Warner Robins, GA—5/2026-7/2026: 120 direct, in person patient care hours completed
- Gynecological and chronic women’s health/screening needs
- Primary Pediatrics-Student FNP
- Warner Robins, GA—2/2026-4/2026: 160 direct, in-person patient care hours completed
- Primary and urgent care of children from birth-18 years
- Warner Robins, GA—12/2025-2/2026: direct, in-person patient care hours completed
- Primary and urgent care of adults 18 years and older
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
MSN, FNP CANDIDATE